Nurses' Knowledge and Practices in Cases of Acute and Chronic Confusion: A Questionnaire Survey

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2015

Autores

Sampaio, FMC (Autor) Outra; Sequeira, C (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

Vol. 51

Páginas: 98-105

ISSN: 0031-5990

Editora: Wiley-Blackwell

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 5 Citações

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00A-AY8

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12069

Abstract (EN): PurposeThis study aimed to describe nurses' knowledge and practices toward patients with acute or chronic confusion. Design and MethodsA cross-sectional design was used, and 249 nurses engaged in clinical practice fulfilled an online self-report questionnaire. FindingsTools for diagnosing acute confusion/delirium are never used by 57.80% of the nurses. Between 80% and 81% of nursing interventions involve managing patients' physical environment and between 62% and 71% deal with managing communication. Theoretical training in the use of tools for assessing and intervening in cases of confusion was significantly associated with nurses' knowledge and practices. Practice ImplicationsThese results suggest the need for increased investment in nurses' training.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 8